Question :
The car stereo in my (rather old) car has broken down, so now I need a new one…
What is the (most) basic one that has good compatibility with a recent iPhone for playing music ?
Answer :
Considering that the relevance of any suggestion regarding buying electronics is always a temporary advise, as technology keeps progressing rather quickly and always depends on the way and intensity of your use…
…the best value-for-money deal you can get is :
Pioneer MVH-160UI car stereo (2014 model) find it in the UK or Germany
or it’s predecessor which is technically similar, for which you might get a better discount deal :
Pioneer MVH-150UI car stereo (2013 model) find it in the UK or Germany
The main advantages of these are :
- certified iPod & iPhone compatibility, including “Direct Control” of your iOS7-device from the car stereo’s interface
- front-accessible USB (for use with iOS-device, Android-device or USB-stick) that will also charge your iPhone or iPod during driving
- AUX-in (for any other music player)
- no CD (or cassette) player
- quality radio tuner (with RDS, Traffic Announcement & Radiostation-presets)
- quality sound output (with 5-band graphic equalizer and 4x 50W RCA pre-amp output)
Of note is that there is also a Sony car stereo with similar pricing and similar capabilities, but unconfirmed rumors say it’s not compatible with the latest iOS7-devices…
Sony DSX A30 car stereo (model 2013) find it in the US, UK or Germany
If you are in need of a telephone carkit also, your will be even more happy with a car stereo that adds Bluetooth connectivity to your iPhone also :
JVC KD-X250BT car stereo find it in the US, UK or Germany
or the Bluetooth car-kit versions of the Pioneer car stereos mentioned above :
Pioneer MVH-X360BT car stereo (model 2014) find it in the US, UK or Germany
or it’s predecessor :
Pioneer MVH-350BT car stereo (model 2013) find it in the UK or Germany
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